Heartbreaking. For all of their regular season dominance, their worst game of the season coming in Super Bowl 59 paved the way for a demoralizing 40-22 blowout for the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the team is already looking ahead to next season and finding its way back to the big game.

The Kansas City Chiefs need to improve their offensive line this offseason. They also have to resign their top lineman to a new deal. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes needs to be protected.

The Kansas City Chiefs may have lost the Super Bowl but they've already scored a big win prior to the start of NFL free agency by placing the franchise tag on offensive guard Trey Smith.

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The Kansas City Chiefs' top priority this offseason should be re-signing Trey Smith. He is the top offensive lineman available and is in line for a massive payday.

Ahead of the NFL combine, we offer five keys to the Chiefs' offseason, with the offensive line at the top of the list.

The Kansas City Chiefs don't plan on allowing pending free agent right guard Trey Smith from testing the open market this offseason. CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports the three-time defending AFC champions plan to use the franchise tag on their Pro Bowl guard,